--- title: T-Minus, the Only Daily Space Intelligence Podcast | N2K Space | SCIENCE & RESEARCH (5) description: SCIENCE & RESEARCH | Every weekday, Maria Varmazis, the host of T-Minus, relays the latest news and insights along with leading experts from industry, academia, research organizations, and more. (5) image: https://space.n2k.com/hubfs/t-minus%20episode%20art-2.png --- PODCAST # *T-Minus*, the weekly space intelligence podcast. T-Minus Space from N2K CyberWire delivers critical intelligence on what powers, protects, and connects the space industry and innovation. N2K CyberWire’s space team makes visible the global connections that facilitate connectivity and commerce through space networks. 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Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a tie-up of some space activities. NASA launches a test balloon from Sweden. And... Maria Varmazis Jul 15, 2024 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is grounded.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/316) SpaceX’s Falcon 9 suffers a second stage engine failure. China’s iSpace suffers an anomaly. The US Space Force appoints a new Assistant CSO. And more. Maria Varmazis Jul 12, 2024 SCIENCE & RESEARCH ### [Space Gainz 🦾](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/315) Venture Capital firms AE Industrial Partners and Alpine Space Ventures close big funding rounds for aerospace investments. X-Bow raises $70 million.... Maria Varmazis Jul 11, 2024 [1](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/1) ... [ 4 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/4) [ 5 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/5) [ 6 ](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/tag/science-research/page/6) ... 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